Position: Project Officer (1)

Location: Bengaluru

Qualification & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in Rural livelihood development
  • Master’s Degree with 2 years in Rural Management/Social Work/ Economics/MBA
  • Must have 2 years of experience in conducting field training programme independently under Micro enterprise/ Entrepreneurship Development/ Self Employment/ Livelihood/ Women’s related schemes and projects. 
  • The candidate should possess good documentation and reporting skills, a high degree of computer literacy, data analysis ability and good communication ability with fluency in English and the regional language.
  • Field Work Experience is mandatory.

Job Description

  • Selected project officers will be responsible for providing guidance and counseling to potential and existing entrepreneurs for setting up and developing small and micro enterprises.
  • Assisting the micro and small enterprises in developing technology and forward linkages
  • Organizing workshops and training programs for NGOs/Institutions and Entrepreneurs.
  • Networking and liaising with key stakeholders viz. Funding agencies, Development banks, government departments, NGOs, and Potential and Existing Entrepreneurs.
  • Preparing project reports
  • Reporting to sponsoring agencies

Type of Employment: On a Contractual basis.

Maximum Salary: Up to Rs.55,000/- CTC per month

EDII takes pride in its top-quality product portfolio, the details of which are available on its website www.ediindia.org. Candidates are advised to go through it.  Selected candidates must be prepared to work in one or more than one of such programmes/activities, and depending on the requirements of the institute.

EDII reserves the right to accept or reject any/all application(s) without assigning any reason(s) thereof. Forward your resume by July 8, 2026 at hrsro@ediindia.org with the subject line ‘Project Officer – Bengaluru – MSDP’ indicating your specialization, experience and expertise. Please also mention your current organization name, designation, current salary drawn, and expected salary in resume.